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03 Mar

Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Riyadh

Riyadh/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A drone assault on the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital has further inflamed the already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran, with US President Donald Trump declaring that America’s countermeasure would be known “very soon.” Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Trump suggested that a firm response was in the works following the attack on the diplomatic compound in Riyadh and the deaths of American service members during the ongoing conflict with Iran. While he stopped short of detailing the course of action, his remarks signaled that Washington is preparing to escalate its stance. Saudi…

02 Mar

UNESCO Condemns Deadly Missile Strike on Girls’ School in Iran as “Grave Violation” of International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsConflict, Education, International Law, Iran, Minab, School, students, UNESCO, West Asia

Paris/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday, March 2, 2026, expressed profound alarm over the devastating impact of the ongoing military escalation in West Asia on educational institutions. The agency issued a stern warning that attacks on schools constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law following a catastrophic missile strike on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran. Preliminary reports from the city of Minab indicate that the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people, with some estimates citing a toll as high…

02 Mar

Trump Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks as Death Toll Reaches 555 on Day Three

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAli Larijani, Donald Trump, Fighter jets, Iran war, Israel, Khamenei, Kuwait, Middle East, US military, White House

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— The military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its third day on Monday, March 2, 2026, with US President Donald Trump stating that the war could persist for four to five weeks. Speaking from the White House, Trump emphasized that the American military possesses the capacity for even longer operations if necessary, adding that the United States has not yet deployed its full military might. In a warning to Tehran, the President remarked that the "largest attack" is yet to come, even as coalition forces continue large-scale operations across Iranian territory. The humanitarian impact…

02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAviation, Civil, Evacuation, Flights, India, IndiGo, Jeddah, Ministry, Passengers, relief, Stranded

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…

02 Mar

Punjabi Singer Ammy Virk Breaks Down as Family Stranded in UAE Amid Israel–US–Iran Airstrikes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Trending, World NewsAmmy Virk

Mohali ( Gurpreet Singh): Ammy Virk has shared an emotional and alarming update as tensions rise in the Middle East following Israel–US–Iran airstrikes. Taking to Instagram, the popular singer revealed that his 6-year-old daughter and wife are currently stranded in the UAE due to flight disruptions caused by the escalating conflict. In a heartbreaking note, Virk expressed deep distress over their safety, saying the situation has left him helpless and anxious. He also thanked UAE authorities for swiftly stepping in to ensure civilian protection and maintain order during the crisis. His post has triggered an outpouring of support from fans…

02 Mar

Israeli Bombardment in Lebanon Leaves 31 Dead as Regional Hostilities Deepen

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsLebanon

Lebanon (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon has claimed at least 31 lives and left 149 people wounded, Lebanese health authorities confirmed on Monday. The strikes followed a missile barrage launched by Hezbollah toward Israel, pushing an already volatile regional conflict into a more dangerous phase. Officials in Beirut said the majority of casualties were reported from southern Lebanon, an area long regarded as a flashpoint in cross-border tensions. The Israeli military action came after Hezbollah announced it had fired missiles into northern Israel, calling the move a response to what it described as continued Israeli…

02 Mar

10 Million Indians in West Asia in Limbo as Conflict Deepens, Government Weighs Options

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIran, Israel

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): The deepening confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran has placed India before a formidable challenge: protecting an estimated 10 million citizens spread across West Asia. With air routes disrupted and tensions rising across the Gulf, New Delhi is navigating a complex diplomatic and logistical landscape, even as no large-scale evacuation plan has been formally announced. In the past 24 hours, senior officials from Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have conveyed assurances regarding the well-being of Indian nationals residing in their territories. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has…

02 Mar

PM Modi Engages Netanyahu Over Phone, Urges De-escalation in Tense West Asia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): As instability deepens across West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday connected with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange views on the unfolding security situation and its wider implications. Sources indicated that the leaders reviewed recent developments in the region, where military actions and counter-strikes have sharply intensified tensions. During the call, Modi voiced India’s apprehensions about the escalating conflict and highlighted the urgent necessity of protecting civilian populations caught in the crossfire. Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said India has consistently advocated restraint and…

02 Mar

Energy Markets on Edge as Middle East Strikes Trigger Sharp Oil Rally

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, Israel

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Crude oil prices leapt in early trading this week after renewed military action in the Middle East sparked fears of serious disruptions to global energy flows. The latest wave of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region, has unsettled traders who worry that escalating tensions could choke off supply from one of the world’s most vital oil corridors. The prospect of prolonged instability pushed benchmark prices significantly higher on Monday. US crude, known as West Texas Intermediate, climbed more than 7 per cent in morning trade to hover above…

01 Mar

“Cynical Murder”: Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei as Breach of International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Khamenei, Condolences, International Law, Iran, Russia, Strategic Partnership, Vladimir Putin

Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, issued a scathing condemnation of the targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the act as a "cynical murder" that violates the fundamental norms of human morality and international law. In a formal condolence note addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed his deep personal grief over the loss of the 86-year-old leader, who was killed alongside members of his family during a massive joint military operation by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The Russian leader lauded…